RADICULAR PAIN: THE STRAIGHT LEG RAISE TEST The Straight Leg Raise Test (SLR) is the most common test used in the diagnosis of radicular pain. According to a review by van der Windt et al. (2010) it has a pooled sensitivity of 92% and a specificity of 28%. You can find the link to this study right here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20166095 The test stresses the nerve roots of L4-S2 and is considered positive if shooting pain is elicited up until 60-70° of hip flexion.This test is based o

Crossed Straight Leg Raise – A Neurodynamic Clue to Lumbar Radiculopathy When lifting the unaffected leg reproduces pain in the affected leg, it may signal nerve root irritation. 🎥 This video demonstrates the Crossed Straight Leg Raise Test, a valuable tool for assessing lumbar radiculopathy. 📚 From the Physiopedia Plus Video Library. 👉 Subscribe to access the full library: https://members.physio-pedia.com/why-physioplus/ #CrossedSLR #LumbarRadiculopathy #NeurodynamicTesting #PhysiopediaPlus